🌿✨ Heather Marie in Pittsburgh ✨🌿
March 13–15, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable weekend of artistry, performance, and restoration with the incredible Heather Marie! The weekend features a drum solo performance immersion and a deeply nourishing recovery workshop!
🌿Saturday, March 14 - 10 am - Noon
Driftwood Performance Immersion Workshop
🌿Sunday, March 15 - 11 am - 1 pm
MFR (Myofascial Release) for Dancers
Pricing
🌟 Early Bird (through February 14)
• $45 per workshop
• $80 for both workshops
After February 14
• $50 per workshop
• $90 for both workshops
To register send payment via Zelle or Venmo!
Zelle- 412-708-8838
Venmo - @Joanna-Abel
More detailed info below 👇🏼
Saturday, March 14
🌿 Driftwood 🌿
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Composed and choreographed by Heather Marie and her partner Ryan Gates, Driftwood is a dynamic drum solo that blends traditional elements with Heather’s signature Liquid Fusion stylizations.
This is a two-part performance intensive:
✨ Part One (Pre-Event | Online)
Participants will receive 4 Zoom rehearsals leading up to show weekend, where we’ll break down crisp technique, intricate rhythms, and layered details of the choreography.
✨ Part Two (In-Person | Show Day)
On the day of the show, we’ll bring the entire dance together in a 2-hour in-person workshop, refining performance quality and preparing to take the stage.
🎩 Performance Opportunity:
Participants will perform Driftwood twice at Joanna Abel’s one & only Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on Saturday night (4 pm and 7 pm shows)!
From juicy isolations to bold accents, Driftwood is your chance to shine in a rhythm-packed, audience-wowing piece.
Sunday, March 15
✨💓 MFR for Dancers 💓✨
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Let’s unwind.
This 2-hour rejuvenating playshop is designed to release built-up tension; whether it’s from a full weekend of performances or years of movement compensation patterns. Either way, your body will say: “Ahhhhh, thank you.”
We’ll explore:
• What fascia is and why it matters
• What Myofascial Release (MFR) is
• How to apply MFR techniques to yourself
• Which tools to use and how
All while test-driving juicy movement before and after applying these techniques so you can feel the difference in real time.
Benefits of MFR may include:
• Improved fascial hydration
• Stronger mind–muscle connection
• Enhanced proprioception
• Deeper states of relaxation
• Improved muscular glide and mobility
• Increased flexibility
• Reduced tension
✨ No experience necessary!
Please bring:
• Golf ball
• Tennis ball
• 2 lacrosse balls
• 1 softball
• Yoga mat
• Water 💦
About Heather Marie
With over 20 years of dance and movement experience, Heather Marie is a Level 3 Certified Functional Patterns Human Biomechanics Specialist. She trains clients one-on-one and teaches Liquid Fusion belly dance classes and workshops throughout the Metro Detroit area.
By blending Functional Patterns training, dance, and artistic expression, Heather creates a fun, safe, and insight-driven learning environment that supports longevity, creativity, and embodied awareness.
Pricing
🌟 Early Bird (through February 14)
• $45 per workshop
• $80 for both workshops
After February 14
• $50 per workshop
• $90 for both workshops
To register send payment via Zelle or Venmo!
Zelle- 412-708-8838
Venmo - @Joanna-Abel
👉 details about January and February Zoom rehearsal coming soon! They will be recorded if you are unable to attend.
Spots are limited! Don’t miss this powerful weekend of performance and restoration! ✨
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